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Saturday, May 16

P&J Productions proudly presents the Blair County premiere of Disney’s “Frozen — The Broadway Musical” at the historic Mishler Theatre May 16-17. The beloved Disney classic comes to the Mishler stage for the “first time in forever.” Don’t miss this magical musical celebration of courage, forgiveness and love. Tickets are $20 and are available by calling the box office at 814-944-9434 or order online at mishlertheatre.org.

Wheels & Wings will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 16, in downtown Bedford. Registration for the Car Show will take place from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Registration is free or $10 if you would like to have your vehicle judged. JB Express will perform live music from noon to 3 p.m. Wings will be available for purchase from several vendors throughout the event. For more information, applications and updates, visit downtownbedford.com.

Tickets are on sale now for Off Pitt Street’s production of “6 Apartments,” an ensemble comedy written by Neil McGowan. Recommended for audiences ages 16+, BYOB for 21+. The final show will be at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 16. Tickets are available at the door and online at www.OffPittStreet.com. For more information, call/text 814-310-1987 or email info@offpittstreet.com. Off Pitt Street Theater Company is located inside the Bedford Arts Cooperative at 110 W. Pitt St., Suite 2, in Downtown Bedford.

Theater Works USA is back to turn the poutiest of frowns upside down in “The Pout-Pout Fish,” a colorful adaptation of the New York Times bestseller. “The Pout-Pout Fish” is a musical oceanic adventure featuring whimsical puppets and live performers, perfect for families with little ones in pre-K through second grade. The performance will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 16, at The State Theatre, State College. For tickets, visit https://tickets.thestatetheatre.org

East Broad Top Railroad will present a living history event, “EBT Goes to War” Saturday, May 16, and Sunday, May 17. Displays from a timeline of America’s war history including camps from the Civil War, WWI and WWII will be free. Train and tour tickets must be purchased separately. Train tickets start at $25 and the dinner train is $55. For more information and tickets, visitceastbroadtop.com/events/living-history

The Women’s Club of Altoona will host their annual fundraiser, Night at the Races, on Saturday, May 16. The event includes dinner, basket raffles, games of chance, gift card trees, and horse race betting at Father Kelly Hall at 2412 Fifth St., Altoona. Doors open at 6 p.m., dinner is served at 6:30 p.m., then it’s off to the races. Tickets are $30 per person and include a dinner buffet. Tickets may be purchased through May 11. Funds raised support the many community service projects undertaken by The Women’s Club of Altoona, and to maintain their historic property on Union Avenue, Altoona. For more information and to purchase tickets, call 814-944-6341.

Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art in Bedford welcomes the community to two inspiring new exhibitions that celebrate creativity and imagination. Robin Grass artworks will be on display in the downstairs Titelman Galleries. Lawrice Dolan’s exhibition will be on view upstairs in the Ashe, Jerry and Joan Hawk Gallery, and the Discovery Gallery through July 12. An Exhibition Celebration will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, May 16. Admission to the event is $20 per person and includes refreshments. For more information, visit sama-art.org or call 814-589-3020.

Sunday, May 17

The Hollidaysburg Area Arts Council will present Music in the Burg, a free summer concert series at Canal Basin Park, Hollidaysburg, with alternate rain location at Hollidaysburg Area Senior High Auditorium. DD & The Pub Crawlers will perform at 6 p.m. Sunday, May 17.

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– Roots rock/country singer Cris Jacobs will perform in the Attic at The State Theatre, State College, at 8 p.m. Saturday, May 16. For tickets, visit tickets.thestatetheatre.org.

– Guitarist Samantha Fish will bring her Paper Dolls tour to The State Theatre, State College, at 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 20. For tickets, visit tickets.thestatetheatre.org

– The Community Arts Center of Cambria County continues its 2026 Coffee House series with a performance by Midnight Graffiti at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 21, and a performance by Tim Dabbs at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 28. The Coffee House Series will be taking place outdoors on CACCC’s Amphitheatre or indoors in the main space gallery of the Goldhaber-Fend Fine Arts Center building in Johnstown. Coffee, teas, and baked goods will be available for purchase. Admission is free.

– Chris Stapleton Tribute will perform at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 21, at The Palace Theatre, Greensburg. Tickets start at $33 and are available at westmorelandculturaltrust.org.

– Singer-songwriter Mike DelGuidice will perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 22, at the Mishler Theater, Altoona. For tickets and more information, visit mishlertheatre.org or call the box office at 814-944-9434.

– Hot 8 Brass Band, one of New Orleans’ most electrifying modern brass bands will perform at 8 p.m. at The State Theatre, State College, Friday, May 22. Tickets are available at https://tickets.thestatetheatre.org.

– 7th Virtue will perform from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, May 23, at The Heidelberg CC, 812 Frankstown Road, Altoona. $5 cover charge. Food from Rob’s Catering/Grill will be available.

– Cole Swindell will headline a free concert at the Bryce Jordan Center, State College, as part of America250PA’s Statewide Commonwealth Concert Series. The State College stop is set for May 23. A ticket is required for entry. Details on how to reserve your free tickets will be released in the coming weeks. Residents are encouraged to visit America250PA.org/concert_series to sign up for email alerts regarding ticket release dates.

– The 2026 Delaney Chevrolet Westsylvania Jazz and Blues Festival will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 23, May 23 in downtown Indiana on the Pennsylvania street stage. The event is free and will feature many performers, including student performers, the 2025 DCJazzPrix band competition winner José Luiz Martins and blues headliner, Selwyn Birchwood, who will perform at 7:30 p.m. For more information, visit westsylvaniajazzandblues.org/

– Journey’s farewell “Final Frontier Tour” will stop at the Bryce Jordan Center in State College on May 27. Tickets are available now at ticketmaster.com.

– Alyssa Malvoison will perform on the patio from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, May 30, at The Heidelberg CC, 812 Frankstown Road, Altoona. No cover charge. Food from Rob’s Catering/Grill will be available.

Ongoing events across the area

– The Old Canal Inn, Bar & Grill, Hollidaysburg, hosts Music Bingo from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. every Wednesday with DJ SteveO. No cover. For more information and cancellations follow their Facebook page or call 814-695-9995.

– Saturday Card Club, 10 a.m. First Saturday of each month. SAMA-Ligonier. $5 a session. Registration can be made by calling 724-238-6015 or emailing ligonier@sama-art.org.

– Art Trivia, 7 to 9 p.m., third Tuesday of the month, at Levity Brewing, 411 11th Ave., Altoona. Show off your knowledge of all things art and compete against other teams in this fast-growing event. No registration required; just show up. Donations welcome but not required.

– The East Broad Top Railroad is back in motion. Trains run Friday through Sunday. Typical departures are 10:30 a.m., noon and 1:30 p.m. For tickets and more information, visit eastbroadtop.com/ride/

– Sandyvale Memorial Gardens, Johnstown, will hold their annual Plant Sale Fundraiser from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays now until June 20. Flowers, both annuals and perennials, vegetables, herbs and bedding plants will be available for purchase. For more information, visit sandyvalememorialgardens.org.

– First Friday events will be held in Downtown Bedford the first Fridays of June, July, August, September and October. There will be extended shopping hours, food specials and light refreshments at participating locations and live music. For more information, visit downtownbedford.com/events.html.

– Preschool Storytime and Craft Hour for young art enthusiasts and their families is held from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturdays at the Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art Altoona. This event is ideal for ages 3-6 and children must be accompanied by an adult. The event is free; no registration required. SAMA is in the Brett Building, 1210 11th Ave., Altoona. Hours are noon to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. The museum is an accessible facility and is open to the public free of charge. Donations are accepted to help support SAMA’s free and low-cost educational services, cultural event programming, and regional artistic exhibitions. For more information, visit https://www.sama-art.org or call 814-946-4464 or email altoona@sama-art.org and like us on Facebook and Instagram @SAMAaltoona.

– Model Train Open House, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. every Saturday. Alto Model Train Museum Association, 1117 Ninth Ave., Altoona. Visits can be arranged by calling 814-942-2676.

Games Night, noon-4 p.m. Last Saturday of every month. Gallery on Gazebo, 140 Gazebo Park, Johnstown. Free.

Coming up

Join Cub Scout Pack 3331 at 6 p.m. Monday, May 18, at Legion Park Pavilion #3, N. Juniata St., Hollidaysburg, for an open house/fun night. The event is free and open to boys pre-K4 through fourth grade and their families. Play some games, meet the Pack and enjoy hot dogs and s’mores. For more information, visit facebook.com/cubscoutpack3331 or call Cubmaster Shane Benson at 814-515-6391.

The Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art will present a children’s program to accompany the special exhibition, “Our History is Your History — Works by Jewish Artists in the SAMA Permanent Collection” highlighting prominent Jewish artists represented in its Permanent Collection. Registration is encouraged but not required for these free programs. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Parents do not need to purchase tickets and are encouraged to view the exhibits while their children are participating in the workshop. The Symbols of Meaning: The Art of Jewish Tradition Workshop will be a hands-on workshop that will introduce children to the rich visual language of Judaism through symbols such as the Menorah, Star of David, and Hamsa and will also include Pomegranate themed artwork. The workshop date is Wednesday, May 20, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. for ages 6 to 9. The workshop date for ages 10 to 14 is 5:30 to 7 p.m. Friday, May 22.

Blair County Historical Society will present History Speaks: A BCHS Lecture Series: “The Knickerbocker Historic District in Altoona” with Dr. Michael Farrow at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 20, the Railroaders Memorial Museum. Admission is free, but donations to the Blair County Historical Society are welcome. For more information and a complete lineup of this year’s History Speaks lectures, visit blairhistory.org.

Opening day will be celebrated at Baker Mansion History Museum from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, May 22. The Museum has three brand-new exhibits based upon the America250 celebration. For admission rates, seasonal hours and more, visit blairhistory.org. ArtsAltoona will host a Plein Air Painting event Friday, May 22 and Saturday, May 23, with a Wet Sale on Sunday, May 24. The event will offer artists the opportunity to create original works outdoors, capturing the natural and urban landscapes of the Altoona area in real time. Participating artists are required to pre-register, with a registration fee of $35. Artists should report to the ArtsAltoona Center from 8 to 10 a.m. Friday, May 22 to check in. Painting will take place throughout the day on Friday and Saturday at locations of the artists’ choosing within the designated area. The event will conclude with a wet sale, open to the public, from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 24, at the ArtsAltoona Center. This sale offers a unique opportunity for collectors and community members to purchase freshly completed works directly from participating artists.

This event celebrates the immediacy and vibrancy of plein air painting while fostering connection between artists and the community. Artists can pre-register at ArtsAltoona.org. For more information or questions: info@artsaltoona.org

The Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art is pleased to announce Paint Bedford County, a weekend-long celebration of art, nature, and culture presented in collaboration with the historic Omni Bedford Springs Resort & Spa. The event will take place Friday, May 22 through Sunday, May 24, across the resort grounds and the greater Bedford community. On Friday and Saturday, visitors can experience plein air painting as regional artists capture scenes of Bedford in real time. Artists interested in participating in the Paint Bedford County: The Premiere Outdoor Painting Event and Sale are required to register by May 22, at sama-art.org/event- details/paint-bedford-county or by contacting the Museum at bedford@sama-art.org or (814) 589-3020. A $35 non-refundable participation fee is required for artists, and participation is limited to 50 entrants. The weekend concludes with a Wet Sale from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 24, at Omni Bedford Springs. Admission is free. For more information, visit sama-art.org/bedford.

Stop by the Blacksmith Shop at Greenwood Furnace State Park, Huntingdon, to learn about the art and history of early American blacksmithing with park volunteer, Don Maurer, from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 22, and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 23. The program is free. For more information, visit events.dcnr.pa.gov.

Join Bill Monaco, a retired school teacher with over 50 years of experience in wildflower photography, for a presentation and guided Wildflower Walk at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 23, at Greenwood Furnace State Park, Huntingdon. Topics will include identification, history, folklore, plant uses and more. The presentation will last around an hour. Meet at the Blacksmith Shop for the guided walk, which will begin at 11:45 a.m. The program is free. For more information, visit pa.gov/agencies/dcnr

The Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art will host Art for Your Heart 5k Run & Walk, at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 23, in downtown Altoona, rain or shine. For more details, visit www.sama-art.org.

In 2026, as it embarks on its 50th year as a place of discovery, Shaver’s Creek, Petersburg, is inviting the community to celebrate with a series of events and activities that honor the center’s history and future. Come reminisce, relive and reconnect to all things Shaver’s Creek to celebrate 50 years of inspiring discovery on Saturday, May 23. The day will be filled with walks, programs, ice cream, a campfire and more. Food vendors will be on site for snack and dinner options. Registration is required. Visit https://www.shaverscreek.org/ for more information.

Join the Park Naturalist for a morning of Family Fishing at 10 a.m. Sunday, May 24, Whipple Dam, Greenwood Furnace State Park, Huntingdon. The program is free and no fishing license is required. Poles and bait will be provided. Meet at the fishing pier. For more information, visit pa.gov/agencies/dcnr

Join the Park Naturalist for a walk through the historic district at Greenwood Furnace State Park, Huntingdon, and learn about the village that dominated the area for 70 years. Meet at the Blacksmith shop at 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 25. The program is free. For more information, visit pa.gov/agencies/dcnr

Comedian Kareem Green will perform at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 4, at McGarvey’s Bar and Grill, McGarvey’s Bar and Grill, 623 N. Fourth Ave., Altoona. For tickets and more information, visit https://tinyurl.com/mrsz67at

The music documentary “Texas Music Revolution,” follows the roots radio station and festival crew behind one of the country’s most respected grassroots events. The film will be presented at 8 p.m. Friday, June 5, at The State Theatre, State College. Tickets are $13. To purchase tickets, visit tickets.thestatetheatre.org.

The Fort Bedford Museum will host the Second Annual Fort Bedford River Rendezvous from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 6, at Fort Bedford Park. Experience a full day of living history, music and food. Highlights will include reenactors from the French and Indian, Revolutionary and Civil Wars, artisans, authors and demonstrators, kids’ colonial games and activities, live music by the 46th Regiment Band and a performance by the Potomac dancers. Food by Pleasant Union Church will be available. For more information, visit fortbedfordmuseum.org/general-9

The Newburg Fire Association will host a Night at the Races from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, June 6, at the Social Hall, 2805 Washington Ave., Altoona. Tickets are $50.

The Bedford Historical Society will present the Paranormal Panel of Authors from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, June 6. Six noted Pennsylvania authors will gather for an engaging two�’hour panel discussing their research and writing on hauntings, UFO sightings and encounters, legends, folklore and unusual stories from across Pennsylvania and more. Following the panel, attendees will have the opportunity to purchase books and have them personally signed by the authors. Light refreshments will be available for purchase. Tickets are $20 and are available at zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/bedford-and-beyond

Fans of the English novelist Jane Austen as well as those who teach her works are invited to the Jane Austen Summer Program (JASP), which will be held at Seton Hill University in historic Greensburg, Pa. from June 11 to 14. The 2026 Jane Austen Summer Program, titled “Pride, Prejudice, and the Pursuit of Happiness,” will mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence through a four-day public humanities program exploring the Enlightenment roots of American democracy and the transatlantic exchange of political ideas. Registration is open now for $425. Learn more and register at janeaustensummer.org.

Tickets are on sale now for “Murder at the D.A.R.,” an Off Pitt Street Productions interactive murder mystery event at 4 p.m. Saturday, June 13, at Royer Mansion, Williamsburg. Join the Daughters of the American Revolution as they host a community celebration for the nation’s 250th birthday. Guests are encouraged to dress in Colonial-era attire. Tickets are $75 per person and must be purchased in advance by Wednesday, June 6. Tickets include admission to the murder mystery, games and a catered dinner. Tickets may be purchased online at OffPittStreet.com or by calling 814-310-1987.

“Cahal Dunne’s Grand To Be Irish” is coming to Ferrante’s Lakeview, Greensburg, from 11:30 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, June 10 for lunch and a show. Cahal Dunne is a composer, pianist, comedian, storyteller and television personality originally from Cork County, Ireland. Tickets are $65 per person. Reservations must be made seven days in advance by calling 724-853-4050.

The Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art proudly announces SAMA’s Golden Gala: 50th Anniversary, a landmark celebration honoring five decades of artistic excellence, education and community engagement across the region. The 2026 Gala will commemorate SAMA’s rich history while looking ahead to a vibrant future for the arts and will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday, June 13, at the Blairmont Club, Hollidaysburg. Tickets are $150 per person. To purchase tickets and for sponsorship information, visit sama-art.org/gala or call 814-946-4464.

Monster Jam will be held at 5 p.m. Saturday, June 20, at Acrisure Stadium, 100 Art Rooney Ave., Pittsburgh. The Pit Party will be open from 12:30-3:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale now at ticketmaster.com